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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
incredulous by nature, I'm of course very suspicious of anyone who claims to be able to communicate with the dead
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as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
an incredulous account of alien abduction that the tabloids had a field day with
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Recent Examples of incredulous
Researchers have just confirmed what could be the largest leak ever, with an almost incredulous 16 billion login credentials, including passwords, exposed.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
After 12 Days Tony Botti, a public information officer for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said during the news conference that officials are incredulous that Slaton was able to travel so far via bicycle and on foot.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 15 May 2025
In a TikTok video, the woman shared the shaky video her boyfriend took, receiving over 980,000 views and over 1,600 comments from incredulous TikTokers.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Miller, who had been at the heart of the rivalry, authored one of the most incredulous comebacks in NBA playoff history.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
After 12 Days Tony Botti, a public information officer for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said during the news conference that officials are incredulous that Slaton was able to travel so far via bicycle and on foot.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 15 May 2025
In a TikTok video, the woman shared the shaky video her boyfriend took, receiving over 980,000 views and over 1,600 comments from incredulous TikTokers.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Miller, who had been at the heart of the rivalry, authored one of the most incredulous comebacks in NBA playoff history.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredulous
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Coastal elites are always skeptical about whether a fast-growth, deep tech company can be built in the Midwest.—
Kathleen Gallagher,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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In their interviews with town businessmen, the Sodality women try to convince the men that more hygienic practices will actually improve their bottom line, but the men are skeptical: why do anything new?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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It’s been an incredible year for gaming in just the first six months, with the release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (93), Blue Prince (92), Split Fiction (91) and Death Stranding 2 (89).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Turquoise Alerts are for missing endangered persons under 65 in suspicious circumstances, while Silver Alerts are for those 65+ or with cognitive disabilities.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Police said in a news conference that there were no signs of suspicious activity in his death and an investigation is ongoing.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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So worst-case would be a fifth-place finish, which is unlikely.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Trump is unlikely to allow India’s policy toward Ukraine to determine the future of a U.S.-India deal or a thaw in trade tensions, for example, and likewise with China.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Be cautious using public Wi-Fi Avoid logging into accounts on public Wi-Fi or always use a VPN.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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No, things aren’t all roses, but at least some cautious optimism is in order.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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This level of customization would be nearly impossible to achieve manually across dozens of job applications while maintaining consistency and quality.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The neutral cushions are bleach-cleanable and nearly impossible to stain.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The groundbreaking nonfiction audio docudrama explores the unbelievable true story of the man whose name became synonymous with financial fraud.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Getting a statue, that’s unbelievable, that’s so cool.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Thomas, Scheffler, DeChambeau, McIlroy and Koepka are seen throughout the movie, participating in Gilmore’s ridiculous training sessions and eventually battling an antagonistic group of golfers from the fictional Maxi professional golf league.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 July 2025
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These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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“Incredulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredulous. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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